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Alternative, Americana, Electronic, Folk, Indie, Music, Psychedelic, Rock

Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (19th October)

Hey there: long time no write. Big thanks to the quartet of lovelies who gave me a much-needed break; now it’s time for me to bore my hardcore readership of three (and I include myself in that) once more. I haven’t bought a band t-shirt for a very, very long time. In fact, I think I’ve only bought one before, eons ago (and I’m not … Continue reading Mrs Mackerel’s TFI Friday (19th October)

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Alternative, Indie, Music, Rock

Introducing >>> Spiders

Spiders hail from the ever-fertile indie breeding grounds of Sheffield and their credentials are clearly well up to the mark having being taught music by Alex Turner’s (Arctic Monkeys) dad, and recording their EP at the world famous 2Fly Studios with Alan Smyth (Richard Hawley, Pulp, Reverend and the Makers). Their debut EP was released at the beginning of this month and we have the … Continue reading Introducing >>> Spiders

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Alternative, Electronic, Indie, Jazz, Music, Pop, Rock

New Album From Mice Parade

Candela is the new full-length from Mice Parade, which will see a release early next year. It is a record that omniverously references source material from across the globe, and rebuilds it all into the distinctive, inimitable voice that Mice Parade has come to represent, and where there are plenty of heady moments of pop brilliance amongst abstract, restrained eloquence. Download This River Has A Tide, and … Continue reading New Album From Mice Parade

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More From Rural Ghosts

We were able to catch up on a whole host of tracks this afternoon on the slow train to Bicester, and this beauty from Rural Ghosts metaphorically stopped us in our tracks. A little rawer and a little more powerful than when we heard previously from them before, but still overflowing with haunting beauty. Eyes is the first single from the upcoming Hug Exotic, due … Continue reading More From Rural Ghosts

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Introducing >>> Chemical Smile

Chemical Smile are an eclectic three-piece originally from the south coast of England who have fast become frequent faces on the London circuit, blending the sonic sounds of late 60s Garage and Psychedelic rock’n’roll, with the angst and swagger of classic indie acts. Born out of the classic breeding ground of the apathy of youth they combine soul-stomping melodies with quirky riffs and interrogating lyrics. … Continue reading Introducing >>> Chemical Smile

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